cephalexin

Uses• bacterial Infections (bone/joint/ear/genitourinary/respiratory tracts/skin/soft tissue) (available on site)
Contraindications,
drug interactions
or cautions
Contraindications
• beta-hemolytic streptococcal and pneumococcal infections, renal impairment
Drug Interactions
• probenecid, metformin
Adverse Effects (common and severe)• diarrhea
• allergic reactions
• dyspepsia
• gastritis
• abdominal pain
Instructions and dose
(initial; typical)
250mg
Monitoring• renal function tests in elderly
Source of Suggestion
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
(Added on August, 2015)